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BENJAMIN AMANKWAH

BENJAMIN AMANKWAH

Tema

Summary

Professional Objective An industrious and result-oriented person with an excellent track record of achieving the company’s set objectives with over 20 years of working experience in corporate settings. Having held managerial positions in Compliance, Procurement, and Logistics, I am readily available to initiate and help build a transformational and innovative organisation to be resilient and robust enough to save cost and optimize limited resources. Strengths and Skills Strong command over verbal and written communication; Possess investigation abilities and fraud prevention, deterrence, and detection skills; Team leadership; Training and development on Corporate Code of Conduct and Ethics; Adaptability to diverse cultural and national complexities and ability to manage change; Critical thinking and attentive to details; Experienced in identifying business risks and opportunities; Possess good interpersonal relationship; Able to perform multi-tasks in the corporate settings. Proficient compliance professional bringing over 20 years of experience working in compliance-related roles. Good communication and planning skills with a methodical and disciplined approach.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Compliance Manager

Compliance Professional, Jospong Group of Companies
Accra
12 0 - Current
  • Provided subject matter expertise regarding regulatory strategies and applications.
  • Set and monitored division-wide policies, procedures and cultural standards.
  • Evaluated physical and digital records to determine potential risk and check compliance with guidelines.
  • Organized initiatives, drafted documentation and enforce compliance with best practices.
  • Contributed to large-scale risk assessment initiatives and promoted improved business procedures and controls.
  • Devised and deployed strategies for promoting critical health and safety standards to employees.
  • Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
  • Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
  • Delivered expert advice to division leaders on the expected risk exposure of business processes and potential solutions.
  • Performed consistently with all quality objectives, including planning, control and optimization strategies.
  • Maintained compliance standards for all contract deliverables.

Head, Research & Policy

Alliance Waste Limited
Accra
10.2015 - 03.2020
  • Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Conducted surveys, interviews, and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
  • Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
  • Implemented quality control measures for research methodologies.
  • Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.

Compliance Manager

05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided expert marketing support by reviewing and submitting regulatory-related materials for newsletters and other promotional strategies.
  • Performed consistently with all quality objectives, including planning, control, and optimization strategies.
  • Assisted clients to resolve deficiencies in risk prevention, business controls, and productivity.
  • Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.

Senior Compliance Officer

Jospong Group of Companies
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to systematically document work and results.
  • Maintained and revised policy procedures for general operation of compliance program.
  • Participated in networking and learning opportunities to remain current with evidenced-based practices.
  • Monitored compliance risk controls to identify deviations and offer recommendations.
  • Tracked assignment completion to provide weekly metrics to compliance manager.

Compliance Officer

06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Schedule: Compliance Professional
  • Assigned to monitor policies and procedures to ensure strict adherence to procurement and logistics processes and procedures in the Jospong Group;
  • Conduct compliance monitoring to verify compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations within the procurement and logistics frameworks;
  • Provide the opportunity to prevent, detect and respond to alleged violations of law, rules, regulations, or standards of conduct of the company’s Procurement Policy, Processes, and Procedures;
  • Initiate investigative process into any alleged procurement fraud and abuse and submit reports on findings with recommendations;
  • Provide management with strategic information as it relates to Procurement Practices;
  • Ensure that the process of negotiations on price, commercial terms, and conditions with suppliers is standardized throughout the Groups;
  • Ensure that the Procurement activities adhere to Quality; Safety and Compliance standards within the Groups;
  • Track & drive individual development plans for all staff by identifying general training and staff development needs & ensures staff attends organized training programmes;
  • Deal with conflict and disciplinary issues and takes appropriate corrective actions in accordance with the Procurement Policy on matters related to unethical conducts;
  • Undertake supply chain risk assessment to identify potential areas of business risk, support and ensure the implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on supply contracts and agreements
  • General Compliance
  • Schedule:
  • Design and implement programmes /policies useful in ensuring compliance with government and legal regulations;
  • Monitor laws and regulations with possible impact on company business processes;
  • Conduct risk assessments on company products and operations in order to identify risks and develop appropriate risk management strategies to mitigate them;
  • Monitor and evaluate the subsidiaries on statutory and regulatory compliance and financial to avert any sanctions;
  • Conduct employee relations/ policies investigations to identify compliance violations as requested by the business to resolve them;
  • Developing risk management strategies;
  • Conduct code of conduct training and create awareness of the Group’s Policies and Procedures
  • Proactively manage various compliance disclosures and concerns
  • Partner with executives and functional business area representatives to improve their understanding of strategic and operational compliance
  • Provides oversight of review and support of corrective and preventative action deliverables to ensure the highest level of operational excellence and timely compliance
  • Conduct business risk reviews with recommendations for mitigations and offer business solutions to manage and deliver the expected business outcomes while continuing to raise the bar on quality standards and best practices for solution development and business management
  • Conducting complex investigations, including interviews, assessing risk, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations in the context of an investigation
  • Promote a proactive compliance culture, delivering advice and guidance to the business/support functions
  • Serves as a source of subject matter compliance expertise, participating in resolving compliance issues and promoting effective and consistent management of compliance risks
  • Playing a key role in developing the firm's compliance and regulatory risk profile and to oversees the development and implementation of compliance program policies and standards addressing other required regulatory policies
  • Developing policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected breaches of compliance and other improprieties without fear of retaliation
  • Provide consulting, and advisory services, which are consistent with our role to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, providing the services does not represent a conflict of interest or detract from our mandate
  • Design and perform methods for monitoring adherence to the asset management compliance program and related regulatory requirements
  • Develop training methodologies and processes based on compliance requirements
  • Develop regulatory-based targeted pieces of training to address identified weakness
  • Key Achievements
  • Successfully worked with the World Bank Group Integrity Section in a working group of five Compliance Specialists towards getting Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other two companies out of the WBG imposed sanctions within a recorded two –year which was a novelty in the Sub- Saharan Africa Region
  • This saved the company from collateral and reputational damages and opened business opportunities worth millions of dollars
  • Very instrumental in a team of three Fraud Examiners who effectively investigated and recovered over Two million Ghana Cedis (GH֯¢ 2,000,000.00) embezzlement of a company’s funds;
  • Trained over one thousand staff members across the Jospong Group of Companies on the Code of Conduct, helping to reduce the high incidence of staff misconduct by a 75% margin
  • Part of the tender committee that was made of up Procurement experts that responded to the RFQ as published by the YEA Sanitation Module in 2019
  • Currently serving on the Zoomlion Procurement Committee that has helped to select suppliers for the company
  • Have served on numerous disciplinary Committees in the Group and have helped handle complex cases in line with Group Disciplinary Policies etc.

Administrative Officer/Procurement Officer

11.2012 - 03.2015
  • Developed and implemented a market research policy that enabled the company to identify operations opportunities;
  • Undertook research and analysed results and produced reports identifying relevant market trends and recommended appropriate policies and actions to be implemented by the company;
  • Supported the company’s operations and finance functions by providing them with research results that assisted in decision-making
  • Created awareness of developments in the field of market research to ensure that the company continued to apply the most effective policies and approaches;
  • Performed all administrative duties;
  • In charge of logistics, fixed assets management, and transport services;
  • Performed an additional role as a procurement officer, helping procure the needed goods and services for the company;
  • Ensured co-ordination of all the departments towards achieving the company’s strategic plan
  • Key Achievements
  • A key team player in a competitive bidding process that won the company over four million Ghana cedis contracts to evacuate some identified dumping sites in four Regions of Ghana (Brong Ahafo, Eastern Region, Greater Accra, and Volta Region)
  • The Procurement Templates were developed to start the Procurement function at Alliance Waste Limited.

General Manager

Primana Enterprise Limited
Accra
03.2010 - 11.2012
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.

Administrator/Housefather

09.2003 - 05.2009
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  • Performed all administrative and managerial duties which involved major decision-making;
  • Planned and developed viable projects on a sustainable basis with the help of foreign volunteers;
  • Effectively and efficiently organized programmes and writing proposals to organize groups and associations both home and abroad to raise funds for initiated projects;
  • Prepared and submitted monthly and annual reports on statutory payments of the company to the appropriate MMDAs
  • Key Achievement:
  • Expanded oil palm plantation farm and added on a pineapple farm on the 400-Acre farmland
  • Worked with other NGO’s (World Kwahun, Salormey Volunteer Group, Kwahu CitizKwahussociation in North America, Kwahu Citizens Association in Europe, to get sponsorships and academic scholarships for the inmates.

Schedule

Tomo-Ni
Tomotern Region

Education

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
02.2020

Institute of Logistics -

Transport (CMILT)
UK
05.2018

Specialist in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM -

Enterprise Risk Management Institute
02.2018

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Pentecost University College
01.2016

B.A Hons - Social Sciences) Economics &Sociology

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2001

Computer Studies Centre -

University of Cape Coast, Microsoft
03.2001

Office Professional Qualifications -

Labone Secondary School
01.1996

G.C.E Ordinary Level -

Nafana Secondary
Sampa, Bono Region, Ghana
06.1993

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance Oversight
  • Document Analysis
  • Risk Reviews
  • Leading Audits
  • System Management
  • Investigative Skills
  • Regulatory Documentation
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Process Development
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Training Coordination
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Team Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Training & Development
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reliable & Trustworthy

Affiliations

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE, USA) The Chartered Member, Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT, UK) Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE, USA) Training Attended Strategic thinking for high performance

References

REFERENCES Available upon request.

Additional Information

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  • ACADEMIC AWARD , The best and a prize winner of an ‘A’ level Government Paper at Labone Secondary School in 1996

Timeline

Compliance Manager

05.2019 - 12.2019

Head, Research & Policy

Alliance Waste Limited
10.2015 - 03.2020

Senior Compliance Officer

Jospong Group of Companies
10.2015 - 11.2019

Compliance Officer

06.2014 - 09.2015

Administrative Officer/Procurement Officer

11.2012 - 03.2015

General Manager

Primana Enterprise Limited
03.2010 - 11.2012

Administrator/Housefather

09.2003 - 05.2009

Schedule

Tomo-Ni

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Institute of Logistics -

Transport (CMILT)

Specialist in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM -

Enterprise Risk Management Institute

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Pentecost University College

B.A Hons - Social Sciences) Economics &Sociology

University of Cape Coast

Computer Studies Centre -

University of Cape Coast, Microsoft

Office Professional Qualifications -

Labone Secondary School

G.C.E Ordinary Level -

Nafana Secondary

Senior Compliance Manager

Compliance Professional, Jospong Group of Companies
12 0 - Current

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